Our Progress
Mitigating Human-Elephant Conflict: Lessons from India and Nepal
Conflict between humans and elephants (Elephas maximus) is a rising conservation challenge across South Asia. Along the Mechi River, which divides southeastern […]
The Little Green Guards®: Transforming Education and Conservation in Maromizaha, Madagascar
True conservation starts with people. In eastern Madagascar, LVDI International works alongside communities bordering the Maromizaha forest to protect this vital rainforest […]
A Special Tribute to a Fallen Conservation Hero
Dr. Rose Marie Randrianarison was an exceptional individual who seamlessly bridged the worlds of rigorous scientific endeavor and urgent community needs. Known […]
Our Purpose
LVDI International inspires and empowers people to protect nature
through discovery and sustainable practices.
We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization.
Our Priorities
Education
We instill empathy toward nature and wildlife in children and adults.
How We Foster Stewardship
Capacity Building
We empower individuals to tackle conservation challenges and find practical solutions.
How We Advance Sustainability
Research
We use cutting-edge methodologies to improve biodiversity conservation.
How We Save Species and Habitats
Our Passion
Our Pride
Amandine Delclos, BS
Illustrator
Amandine Delclos, BS
Illustrator
Gabrielle Nagel
Wildlife Research Intern, C.S.I.
Gabrielle Nagel
Wildlife Research Intern, C.S.I.
Thi Thanh Than Nguyen, BS
Conservation Science Officer
Marie Irène Augustine Ramanantenasoa
Madagascar Community Development Specialist
Marie Irène Augustine Ramanantenasoa
Madagascar Community Development Specialist
Haingomalala Razafiarisoa
Madagascar Conservation Educator
Haingomalala Razafiarisoa
Madagascar Conservation Educator
Bishwanath Rijal, MS
Nepal Country Coordinator
Bishwanath Rijal, MS
Nepal Country Coordinator
Anjara Fanilo Sedera Soloarimino, BE
Madagascar Program Coordinator
Anjara Fanilo Sedera Soloarimino, BE
Madagascar Program Coordinator
Charlotte Wiggins, BS
Conservation Fellow, C.S.I.
Charlotte Wiggins, BS
Conservation Fellow, C.S.I.
Tanjoniaina William
Madagascar Conservation Educator
Tanjoniaina William
Madagascar Conservation Educator
John “Andy” Phillips, PhD
President/Chief Executive Officer
Vice President/Global Program Director















